Farhan Dawoud: Interim Govt. deal advances Syria’s political process

On Friday, the Syrian Democratic Forces announced the signing of an agreement with the Interim Government in Damascus. The agreement includes provisions related to military, administrative, and institutional matters, and serves as a complement to the January 18 agreement, which was reached following attacks launched by factions affiliated with the Interim Government on the regions of Rojava and North and East Syria.

In this context, the Co-Chair of the Democratic Union Party in Hasakah city, within al-Jazira Canton, Farhan Dawoud, described the agreement as a positive step given the crisis Syria and the region are experiencing in general, as well as attempts by certain parties to undermine the country’s unity, security, and stability.

He noted that, under the current circumstances, the agreement could lead to a ceasefire and halt the attacks and acts of genocide that might have been committed against civilians had the assaults by Interim Government factions backed by the Turkish occupying state continued.

Dawoud emphasized that the agreement is a step that opens the way for negotiations and dialogue between the two sides, pointing out that it constitutes a framework for a political solution to all the crises and problems facing Syria, with the aim of building a free and democratic system that guarantees the rights of all components.

He considered the agreement a foundation for building broader agreements across Syria whether on the Syrian coast, in Swedia, or concerning other components provided that the Interim Government abides by its terms. He also stressed the need for an international guarantor to monitor the implementation of the agreement.

Dawoud added that the agreement would block the path of those seeking to destroy Syria and tamper with its security and stability in pursuit of their own interests at the expense of Syrian lives.

He praised the struggle and resistance demonstrated by the Syrian Democratic Forces, the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), and the Internal Security Forces, alongside the Kurdish people in Rojava and across Kurdistan and the diaspora, in the face of attacks carried out by Interim Government factions with the support of the Turkish occupying state.

He stated that signing the agreement and reaching a ceasefire does not indicate weakness on the part of any side, saying: “In war, we must expect victory and defeat, as well as the commission of massacres and acts of genocide.”

Dawoud pointed out that the agreement does not fully reflect the aspirations of the people of North and East Syria, describing it as a nucleus upon which future efforts can be built to achieve the desired goals.

To that end, Farhan Dawoud stressed the necessity of continuing the struggle and resistance, alongside general mobilization by the people of Rojava and Kurds worldwide, who have demonstrated Kurdish unity.

ANHA